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CZ-3A R/B (30324)
COSPAR: 2007-003B | Alt Name: CZ-3A Y12 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2007
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 3A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
30324
International Designator
2007-003B
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:16:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
24.72°
Right Ascension
330.02°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
133.29°
Period
327.78 min
Mean Motion
4.39 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CZ-3A R/B
Alternative Name
CZ-3A Y12 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 30324U 07003B 26183.84464870 .00008659 00000-0 15284-2 0 9993
2 30324 24.7173 330.0186 5770898 133.2907 292.2990 4.39317984234165
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
12.4
Diameter
3
Span
12.4
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
7050
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
10.4643
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-3A Stage 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CALT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-3A Stage 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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